Oh, it hurts!
True or False
40% of all dogs and cats show signs of osteoarthritis.
What is True?
This is the #1 reason for veterinary visits.
What is an itchy problem?
(Will also accept: What is Atopic or allergic dermatitis?)
This tick transmits Lyme Disease.
Bonus: This is the amount of time it takes to transmit the disease.
What is Deer Tick, Ixodes, or Black legged Tick?
What is 24-48 Hours?
These 2 medications are approved for tier one treatment of OA by AAHA?
What are NSAIDs and Anti-NGF injectables?
88% of owners have tried at-home itch treatments before bringing their dog to the clinic. They have reported trying up to __ home remedies before coming to the clinic for derm issues.
What is 15?
38% of owners of itchy dogs have tried shampoos and 16% have tried antihistamines before bringing their dogs into the clinic.
The deer tick is most active during these 2 months out of the year.
What are November and December?
True or False
A pet suffering from OA has a primary symptom of inflammation, because of this it is always best to start with an nsaid and then later switch to an anti-NGF.
What is false?
The primary symptom is pain in the joint. OA actually has very little inflammation.
This is the % of dog owners that have reported challenges dealing with pilling their dog.
A. 10%
B. 33%
C. 50%
D. 65%
What is D. 65%?
70% of pet parents choose a chewable over a tablet when given the choice.
The percentage of pet parents who choose either flea/tick OR heartworm protection.
1. 10%
2. 26%
3. 53%
4. 90%
What is 53%
This is the number of shots needed to reach steady state with Librela and Solensia.
What is 2?
Apoquel or Cytopoint
This medication is good for both itch and inflammation
Apoquel
Apoquel is ideal for quick relief of inflammation, hot spots and flare ups.
Cytopoint is indicated for itch but not inflammation.
Most dogs are not antigen positive for Heartworm until __ months.
What is 7?
By this time heartworms (and the damage they cause) can be found in the heart and blood vessels.
Prevention in the early months is important.
OA is a chronic degenerative disease that worsens over time if not treated. When OA pain isn't treated, dogs are in constant pain. This is the average # of days out of the year dogs with OA actually get their daily NSAID.
Think how compliant are pet owners?
What is 60.5 days.
How many days out of the year is the dog in pain?
In a survey of pet owners, this was the most important factor determining pruritus treatment decisions?
A. Improves my pet's quality of life
B. Cost
C. How long it lasts
D. How well it works
What is A? Improves my pet's quality of life.
2 - How well it works
3 - Safety
4 - Vet's recommendation
5 - How long it lasts
6 - Cost
The most common type of tape worm is known as Dipylidium caninum. It is transmitted by _________.
What is ingesting a flea infected with tapeworm larvae?
Therefore by eliminating fleas you can eliminate the risk of Dipylidium Canium.